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Disaster/Emergency Response
The health department provides assistance with emergency sheltering and assures
proper sanitation, communicable disease control, and safe food and drinking
water for those involved. The health department works with the local Emergency
Management Diredctor, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, State
Emergency Management Agency and other service agencies to provide needed
services and supplies.
When food service establishments or retailers are involved, the health
department embargos suspected contaiminated food products and assures the proper
handling and disposal of these products.
Planning for Emergencies
Emergencies happen. It can be a tornado, house fire, flood or terrorist attack.
No one wants to think about accidents or disasters. But being prepared for an emergency
can help protect your family. The whole point of emergency preparedness is to do
as much as possible before an emergency happens.
We encourage you to think about being prepared for emergencies and begin taking
basic steps to prepare. Working together we can be prepared and save lives.
The most important thing to remember in an emergency is to stay calm. If something
happens, try to get as much information about the situation as possible. Many of
us rely on TV, the radio or the internet for news. Some emergencies might knock
out the electricity. Keep a battery-powered radio nearby along with extra batteries.
Most homes only have cordless phones. These, too, will be useless if there is no
power. However, it is possible that the old fashioned phones with cords will still
work if telephone lines are still in operation. If you do not have one, Walmart
and many other stores still sell these phones usually at $10 or less.
We highly recommend you follow the Ready in 3 steps to prepare for an emergency:
1. Create a plan for you, your family and your business.
2. Prepare an emergency kit for your home, your car(s) and for work.
3. Listen for information about what to do and where to go during an actual emergency.
Ste. Genevieve County is very fortunate to have Reverse 911. Messages will be sent
directly to your home giving information that may be vital to you and your family
after a disaster or local emergency. This is another reason you need to have a phone
that does not require electricity to function.
For more information on Ready In 3, please contact us at 883-7411. We have free
pamphlets and DVDs with more information . Staff is also available to provide programs
to groups of 6 or more.
Ready in 3 powerpoint
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